SCV Sheriff's Station Zone 5 snapshot for 10/14/2013 through 10/20/2013

Valencia had nine Part-1 Crimes reported during the past week. The criminal incidents included robbery, domestic violence, vehicle burglaries, an theft from unlocked vehicle and shoplifting from local businesses.

A robbery occurred on the 27600 block of Avenue Hopkins between the hours of 9:30 pm and 9:45 pm. The victims were robbed at knife point and told to hand over all their personal belongings. Items stolen were cell phones, a wallet, and a book bag. The victims were not injured during this incident. An investigation resulted in the arrest of two suspects.

A domestic violence occurred at the 24700 River Chase Drive at 3:30 am. The victim reported being pushed and bitten by her boyfriend. The boyfriend/suspect was arrested shortly after the incident.

There were two vehicle burglaries that occurred at the 24500 block of Town Center Drive between the hours of 9:00 am and 12:30 am. Both vehicles were parked in parking structure at an apartment complex. Victims reported that their passenger side windows were shattered by an unknown object. Items stolen were a purse containing a wallet, credit cards, checkbook stolen from the passenger seat and sixty dollars stolen from the center console area.

Another vehicle burglary occurred at the 27800 block of McBean Parkway between the hours of 7:00 pm and 11:00 am. The victim reported the rear passenger windows had also been shattered and a GPS had been stolen from the center console area.

A theft from unlocked vehicle occurred during the afternoon between the hours of 11:30 am and 6:00 pm on the 26700 Bouquet Canyon Road. The vehicle was parked in a parking lot in front of an apartment building. Entry/entrance to the vehicle is unknown due to the fact that there was no forced entry to the vehicle. Items stolen were music cds, loose change and keys. No suspect(s) have been identified at this time in any of these reports.

As always do not become a victim! Please do not leave valuables unattended in public areas or leave items visible in your vehicles. Take personal belongings with you when you exit your vehicle or secure items in locked trunks. Remember to roll up all windows and lock doors before exiting your vehicles. If possible, park in well-lit areas.

If you see any suspicious activity or vehicles in your neighborhood, please call the Sheriff’s Station immediately at 661-255-1121.

There were nine arrests made this past week by proactive Santa Clarita Deputies assigned to the Valencia area. Arrests included robbery, domestic violence, driving while under the influence of alcohol and shoplifting from local businesses.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding Valencia (Zone 5), please feel free to email me at rmyost@lasd.org. It is my goal to keep the residents of Valencia informed and educated on current crime trends and concerns.

Remember, by continuing to work together we will send a “Not in Santa Clarita” message.